Ethyl formate
Also known as: Ethyl methanoate, Formic acid ethyl ester, Formic ether, Aethylformiat, Ethyl formiate, Ethyl formic ester
Ethyl formate (CAS 109-94-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.078 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −80 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 54.7±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of -19.4±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 109-94-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-11449-8
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 74.078 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −80 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 54.7±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | -19.4±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 74.036781 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 0.30 |
| Additional Property | 2.5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 242.4±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.356 |
| Additional Property | 11 g/100 mL (18 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915120000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915120000 salts of formic acid。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl formate?
The CAS number of Ethyl formate is 109-94-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl formate?
Ethyl formate has molecular formula C3H6O2 and molecular weight 74.078 g/mol.
Is Ethyl formate hazardous?
Ethyl formate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl formate?
For Ethyl formate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, Carbon dioxide, Ethyl pyruvate; Downstream Products: 3-Bromo-5-chloropyridine-4-carbaldehyde, Ethyl 4,7-dihydro-7-oxopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxylate, 6-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinaldehyde.
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